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1931 – In the Athonian desert, first day, part four

Posted on July 5, 2017

As Boris predicted, there was a sign guiding us to Chilandariou. A bit later than expected. But still there was a sign. Here with pilgrim Jaap who is preparing his walking sticks. Due to the devasting fire the landscape had … Continue reading →

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1930 – a new danger: the “Killer Tree Monk”

Posted on July 5, 2017

This is what Father Eusebios Christofi from Nea Skiti shared with us last Monday on Facebook: the Killer Tree Monk!The fig tree of Father Eusebiow is injected by the “Killer Tree Monk” with some kind of chemical, because the tree … Continue reading →

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1929 – Kapsala: the ruined kellion of St. John Chrysostomos – the interior

Posted on July 1, 2017

In post 1922 I showed you the pictures from the exterior of this ruined Russian settlement, that is located near the Maroudá cell (green pin) -see the red arrow on the map above. Today we will take a closer look inside … Continue reading →

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1928 – Thebais: contact with fellow pilgrims on the boat

Posted on June 30, 2017

After we spent some time at Thibais our friendly host, Boris, showed us the way uphill to the road to Proto Nero and Chilandariou. Suddenly we saw the boat coming from Ouranoupolis. We knew that my brother and friends were … Continue reading →

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1927 – The holy smoke from Thibais, first day, part three.

Posted on June 26, 2017

Pilgrim Jacques is given an explanation in the frankincense factory by Boris. They export from Thibais to the Holy Mountain and to every corner in the world. The burning of incense is a human custom that goes back to ancient … Continue reading →

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1926 – Meeting Dragan Jemuovic

Posted on June 24, 2017

When we were relaxing in the kiosk outside the maingate of Lavra May 2017 a man came up to me and introduced himself as Dragan who said he knew me. It took me a moment to understand because I had … Continue reading →

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1925 – 3 monasteries by Edward Lear

Posted on June 21, 2017

On the 5th of July 2017 Christies will auction 3 drawings by Edward Lear. We have made already a lot of Lear posts on this blog but here are three unpublished images. A very nice impression of the monastery of … Continue reading →

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